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Key Performance Behaviours (KPBs)
Senior leaders are engaged and committed to supporting
psychological health and safety.
There is a defined budget for supporting psychological health
and safety.
The reason the organization is motivated and ready to develop
psychological health and safety in the workplace has been
clearly defined.
The internal champion responsible for leading all psychological
health and safety initiatives has been identified and role has
been communicated.
The goals leadership wants achieved with respect to psychological
health and safety initiatives have been clearly defined (e.g., reduce
short-term disability claims due to mental health).
A business case that supports the benefits of investing in
psychological health and safety has been built.
The organization has made an initial determination with respect to
Roadmap destination, desired outcome, timelines, and human and
other resources needed.
SCORE: ___ /7
Three action steps for consideration:
IDENTIFY CHAMPIONS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS – Be clear on who is
accountable (i.e., oversight and who owns results) and responsible
(i.e., tasked with leading and facilitating the psychological health and
safety initiatives with the workforce). Engage key stakeholders at all
levels of the organization to get fair representation. Keep diversity
and inclusion in mind when engaging stakeholders.
REMOVE SILOS – Evaluate all opportunities to integrate and align all
psychological health and safety initiatives with OHS and HR initiatives.
Focus on maximizing the employees' experience. Keep in mind that
every interaction an employee has in the workplace can be perceived
as positive or negative.
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOURS FIRST – Whenever possible, put the core focus
on behaviours, not programs and policies. Be clear on what behaviours
you're looking to impact and each behaviour's effect on preventing
mental harm and promoting mental health.
BUILDING BLOCK 1
FOUNDATION
Establishes organizational readiness, budget, resources,
and senior leadership buy-in.
